On 2 Dec. 2022, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council released the “Opinions on Building Basic Systems for Data to Maximize the Role of Data Elements” (關(guān)于構(gòu)建數(shù)據(jù)基礎(chǔ)制度更好發(fā)揮數(shù)據(jù)要素作用的意見(jiàn)), which is called “Twenty Data Measures”.
Noteworthy measures are highlighted below.
- Establish a classified and graded system of right confirmation and authorization for public data, corporate data and personal data.
- Data rights are divided into three rights, namely the right to hold data resources, the right to process and use data, and the right to operate data products.
- Build data trading venues, formulate data trading rules, and develop a unified national standard system for data trading, security, etc.
- Encourage domestic and foreign enterprises and organizations to cooperate in cross-border data flows in accordance with the laws and regulations.
- Explore safe and standardized ways of cross-border data flow for typical application scenarios such as cross-border e-commerce, cross-border payment, supply chain management and service outsourcing.
- Conduct national security review in accordance with laws and regulations for data processing, cross-border data transmission, foreign-invested mergers and acquisitions and other activities that affect or may affect national security.
- Fight against data hegemony and data protectionism, and effectively respond to the “long-arm jurisdiction” in the field of data.
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Contributors: CJO Staff Contributors Team
